Amenities in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

A full range of services is available in town or within 5-10 minutes of the San Carlos area. In neighboring Guaymas (population 220,000) you will find shopping malls, 24-hour grocery stores and such “gringo” trappings as Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Dominos and Blockbuster Video. There you'll also find a private school for grades K-8 where classes are taught in English. In the event of a serious medical situation, an hour north in Hermosillo there is a very good hospital, which is co-owned and operated by the University of Arizona Medical School. If you want to stock up on your favorite merchandise, you'll find a Sam's Club, Costco and Wal-Mart in Hermosillo as well. Finally, if there is something that you can’t find locally you are only a 5-hour drive from the Tucson, Arizona.

San Carlos – Fast Facts

Population Est. – 6,000 Nearby Guaymas -220,000

n Commercial Airports – Guaymas ( 15 minutes away) Hermosillo ( 1 hour away)

n Private Airports – 1 in San Carlos

n Churches – 2 - Catholic and Non Denominational

n Restaurants-Bars-Taco stands - Too many to count

n Froggy’s Bar and Grill – The only one that counts!

n 5 Star Dining establishments – None that come to mind

n English Speaking Schools- 1 in Guaymas grades K-12

n Main Streets -1

n Grocery Stores – 4

n Gift Shops-15

n Full Service Marinas – 2

n RV Parks -3

n Stop Lights - None

n Fishing Charters-10

n Dive Shops- 5

n Gentlemen‘s Clubs-1

n Marriage Counselors- 1 (see above)

n Gas Stations- 2

n Newspapers- 1

n Television Reception – Satellite - Dish or Direct TV

n Local Musicians- Mark Mulligan..better than Buffett!

n Real Estate Agencies- Too many to count

n Century 21 Marina- The only one that counts!

n Fire Department- Local Station in San Carlos

n Police- Local Station in San Carlos ..Great cops!

n Medical- Dr. Canale’s office and Rescate in San Carlos. CIMA hospital in Hermosillo rated one of Top 10 Private Hospitals in Mexico

n Hotels – 7

n Bowling Alleys-1

n Gyms- 2

n Chiropractors ( see above) – 2

n Beauty Salons – 3

n Tourists- Occasional Sightings

n Insurance Agencies- 2

n Current Utility Grid- Capacity for 35,000 Residents

n Water Source- 4 Natural Wells – Treatment Facility in San Carlos

n Phone Company- Telmex land lines and DSL internet- TelCel cell service

n Sam’s Club, Costco, Walmart and Home Depot 1 hr. north in Hermosillo